The Huron Daily Tribune Voter Guide
FAQ
Can I vote early by mail?
You can vote by mail if you will be away from your county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting is conducted; are sick or disabled; are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or you are in jail.
What is your letter to the editor policy?
The Huron Daily Tribune welcomes letters to the editor from people who live within our readership area. Letters provide a forum for the public to express their views. Letters should be short and to the point, and should not exceed 350 words. The paper will edit letters for length, conciseness and clarity. Letters should include the writer’s first and last name and hometown address and a way for the newspaper to contact the letter writer, preferably an email address or daytime telephone number, to verify the author and should there be a question about the submission. If a topic has been thoroughly debated in the letters column, subsequent letters will not be published if they do not add new information or ideas to the debate. Letters that are libelous, malicious, inaccurate, in bad taste, demonstrably false, contain conspiracy theories or those that make personal attacks on private or public people, will not be published. All submissions will be posted with a first and last name along with the city of residence of the author. Under most circumstances, authors will be limited to one published letter every three weeks. Letters that exceed the 350-word count and/or whose authorship cannot be determined will not be published. Oct. 30 will be the last day election letters will be published. Letters can be submitted online at ourmidland.com or by email to midlanddailynews@gmail.com
When's the last day you will publish election letters?
Oct. 30 will be the last day election letters will be published.
How do I submit a letter to the editor?
Letters can be emailed to hdt_news@hearstnp.com.
Key Dates
October 19, 2020
Last day to register to vote by mail or in any manner other than in-person with the local
clerk for the November general election.
clerk for the November general election.
October 20 through 8 p.m. November 3
In-person registration with local clerk with proof of residency.
By 4 p.m. on October 23
Write-in candidates file Declaration of Intent forms for the November general election.
Up to 4 p.m. on November 2
Voters may submit written request in person to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive new ballot in the clerk’s office.
Up to 8 p.m. on November 3
Election Day registrants may obtain and vote an absent voter ballot in person in the clerk’s office or vote in person in the proper precinct.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3
Election Day polls open
By 9 a.m. on November 5
Boards of county canvassers meet to canvass November general election.
By November 17
Boards of county canvassers complete canvass of November general election; county clerks forward results to Secretary of State within 24 hours.
By November 23
Board of State Canvassers meet to canvass November general election.
President
Donald J. Trump
Joe Biden
Don Blankenship
Joe Jorgensen
Howie Hawkins
Rocky De La Guente
U.S. Senator
Gary Peters
John James
Valerie L. Willis
Marcia Squier
Doug Dern
U.S. Representative
Kimberly Bizon
Lisa McClain
84th District State Representative
Patrick J. Wood
Phil Green
Huron County Commissioner 3rd District
Todd Talaski
James M. Childs
Fairhaven Township Supervisor
George Lauinger
Brandon J. Swartzendruber
Meade Township Trustee
Gregory Krozek
John Osentoski
Joseph Mausolf
Port Austin Supervisor
Darcie Finan
Paul J. Nienaltowski
Port Austin Township Trustee
Diane M. Jodoin
Ray M. Boswell
Louis M. Schillinger
Sebewaing Township Supervisor
Dennis Weisenbach
Kurt W. Bach
Elkton Village President
Daniel T. Armbruster
Steven Morin
Elkton Village Trustee
Gail M. Brown
Lonna Fisher
Craig J. Genow
Deena M. Jobes
Agnes I. Kosinski
Christopher Parrish
Phyllis Podlaskowski
Port Austin Village Council
John Brecht
Barba King Hill
Dianne Maschke
Brandt Rousseaux
Ubly Village Trustee
Steve Irvine
Jeffrey Maurer
Jeffrey Rubin
Sara J. Schmidt
Proposals
Chandler Township Road Millage Renewal
Shall the Township levy such renewal in millage as imposed under Article IX, Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution general ad valorem taxes within Chandler Township to be imposed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2021 through 2028 inclusive for the Township to cover and pay for road improvements and other expenses: and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage
for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $285,920?
for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $285,920?
Gore Township Road Millage 3-mill Renewal
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Gore Township be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 8 years, 2021 through 2028 inclusive, for the repair and maintenance of township roads, raising an estimated $36,305.34 in the first year the millage is levied?
Gore Township Road Millage 0.5-mill Renewal
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Gore Township be renewed at .5 mills ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 8 years, 2021 through 2028 inclusive, for the repair and maintenance of township roads, raising an estimated $6,050.89 in the first year the millage is levied?
Gore Township Fire and Ambulance Service Millage Renewal
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Gore Township be renewed at .8 mills ($0.80 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 8 years, 2021 through 2028 inclusive, for standby protection from the Port Hope Fire Department and for standby protection from Eastern Huron Ambulance Service, raising an estimated $9,681.43 in the first year the millage is levied?
Hume Township Gypsy Moth Millage Increase
Shall the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes which may be levied by the Township of Hume, Huron County, Michigan, against taxable property in the Township be increased by up to .5 mills ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of two (2) years, 2020 through 2021, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to control Gypsy Moths, and shall the Township levy such millage for the purpose? If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $38,180 for the Township when first levied in 2020.
Lake Township Road Milllage
Shall the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes which may be levied by the Township of Lake, Huron County, Michigan imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution against taxable property in the Township be increased by up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of three (3) years, 2020 through 2022, inclusive, for road construction and maintenance, and shall the Township levy such new additional millage for these purposes thereby raising an estimated $107,384 for the Township in 2020?
McKinley Township Roan Improvement Millage
Shall the Township levy such renewal in millage as imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within McKinley Township to be imposed at 4 mills ($4.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2021 through 2031 inclusive for the Township to cover and pay for Road improvements and other expenses; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $212,320.00?
Paris Township Road Millage Renewal
Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Paris Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed for said township at 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2021 thru 2024 inclusive, for township roads and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for such period and purpose, which renewal will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $80,300.00?
Pigeon Historical Society Millage Renewal
Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the Village of Pigeon imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed for the Village of Pigeon at .50 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of five (5) years, 2021 through 2024 inclusive, for operation and building costs, remodeling and maintenance of the Pigeon Historical Society buildings and grounds; and shall the Village of Pigeon levy such millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $14,500.00? For Informational Purposes Only: .5 mills on $50,000.00 taxable value property, is approx. a $25.00 to the property owner.
Village of Pigeon Headlee Override
Shall a "Headlee Override" be adopted so that the current limitations on the amount of Village taxes that may be levied against all taxable property in the Village of Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan be increased as follows: Up to 12.500 mills ($12.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) from approximately 11.9170 mills ($11.9170 per $1,000 of taxable value) for five (5) years, 2021 to 2026 inclusive for general operating expenses, Up to 5.00 mills ($5.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) from approximately 4.8560 mills ($4.856 per $1000 of taxable value for five (5) years, 2021 to 2026 inclusive for Street Repairs and Improvement, and Up to 1.500 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) from approximately 1.4570 mills ($1.457 per $1000 of taxable value) for five (5) years, 2021 to 2026 inclusive for Water Fund Debt? If approved and levied in its entirely, this millage would raise an estimated maximum amount of $23,100 for the Village in 2021 by allowing the Village to levy the maximum mills previously approved by voters and authorized by the Village Charter and the State Law which have been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
State Proposal 1
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent. This proposed constitutional amendment would:
• Allow the State Parks Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from state-owned lands to improve, maintain and purchase land for State parks, and for Fund administration, until its balance reaches $800,000,000.
• Require subsequent oil and gas revenue from state-owned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund.
• Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund annual spending go toward State park improvement.
• Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual spending go toward parks and public recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation.
Should this proposal be adopted?
• Allow the State Parks Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from state-owned lands to improve, maintain and purchase land for State parks, and for Fund administration, until its balance reaches $800,000,000.
• Require subsequent oil and gas revenue from state-owned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund.
• Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund annual spending go toward State park improvement.
• Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual spending go toward parks and public recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation.
Should this proposal be adopted?
State Proposal 2
A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications. This proposed constitutional amendment would:
• Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s electronic data and electronic communications.
• Require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications, under the same conditions currently required for the government to obtain a search warrant to search a person’s house or seize a person’s things.
Should this proposal be adopted?
• Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s electronic data and electronic communications.
• Require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications, under the same conditions currently required for the government to obtain a search warrant to search a person’s house or seize a person’s things.
Should this proposal be adopted?